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The patent EP2381864 was granted to Storz Medical on Sep 5, 2012. The application was filed on Oct 19, 2010 under application number EP10776554A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".
Latest UPC cases involving this patent.
| Case Number | Filing Date | Plaintiff | Proceeding Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC_CFI_0001368/2025 | Nov 1, 2025 | Storz Medical | Infringement |

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.
| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FERTON HOLDING | Jun 4, 2013 | MULLER SCHUPFNER & PARTNER PATENT UND MUC | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102006057268 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE202004011323U |
| DESCRIPTION | DE202007007921U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE9218254U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008142093 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008289398 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009221940 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US3930505 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5160336 |
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
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